The Robert Beatty Podcast
These are teachings on Mindfulness and contemporary Buddhism by Robert Beatty. Robert is a Dharma and Meditation teacher in the lineage of Ruth Denison. He has been teaching for 45 years.
Episodes
Join Robert Beatty as he explores the truth of Anicca, or Impermanence beginning by a musical rendition of Jennifer Wellwood's poem the Dakini Speaks. Music by Saffire Bouchelion. This concept of anicca is central to the teachings of the Buddha. Ever since the moment of the Big Bang there has been nothing but change. Most of our unnecessary suffering arises because we cling to things as they are and hope they will not change.
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Beginning with a deeply wise quote about just sitting with all experiences from the most beautiful to the most painful this episode brings us into contact with the truth of impermanence. Unveiling the profound teachings of the Buddha and other spiritual masters, listeners are invited to sit in stillness, appreciating the impermanence of life and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This episode encourages embracing the pres...
Join Robert Beatty, master meditation teacher, healer and spritual guide as he guides yu into direct experiences with the utter reality of impermanence and existence. This episode invites you to embrace the fleeting moments of life, understanding the three kinds of feelings: pleasant, painful, and neutral, and how they shape our human experience.
Learn to cultivate love and compassion, embracing both the wandering mind and the pre...
Join the Robert Beatty Podcast in this captivating episode as we explore the profound beauty of "Aimless Love" by Billy Collins. We begin with a reflective walk along the lakeshore, immersing ourselves in the simplicity and depth of love without expectations. From nature's wonders to everyday objects, we dive into a deeper understanding of how love manifests in our surroundings.
The discussion then transitions into the realm of med...
This is an ancient Tibetan meditation practice. You begin where you are and embark on a meditative journey to a place of safety and peace. You allow your imagination to transport you to a tranquil mountain meadow, a peaceful lakeside, or a familiar rocking chair by a warm fire. You make your way to a peaceful and vast mountain lake where you are joined by the Buddha, Quan Yin or whomever you wish. Together and with many other love...
We begin with poems by Rumi and TS Elliot that speak of being fully awake and abiding in the stillpoint of the turning world. This episode delves into the depths of mindfulness and the dance of impermanence, inviting us to embrace every moment with awareness and compassion.
It ends with a reading from Tales of a Magic Monastery by Father Theophane and a lovingkindness meditation that is luminous and vastly inclusive
This episode invites listeners to embrace presence and mindfulness. The host shares the poem On Being a Person by William Stafford, inspiring reflections on being present and aware in our everyday lives. Amidst life’s fleeting experiences, the discussion highlights the beauty of mindfulness and the wonder of existence.
Listeners are encouraged tto realize that in love there is room for everything. The Five Hindrances are described...
In this episode, listeners are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and compassion. Through a series of guided meditations and reflections, the episode explores the omnipresent awareness that requires no effort and the realization that each moment of awakening is perfectly timed and prepared for, possibly even across lifetimes. Listeners are encouraged to extend love and compassion to themselves and others, acknowledgin...
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concepts of presence and mindfulness through the soothing words of Oriah Mountain Dreamer's poem 'Prelude'. Listeners are invited to explore how being fully present and compassionate in everyday interactions can transform their perception of life.
Join us as we discuss the essence of mindfulness as suggested in the Satipatthana Sutra, and how the integration of simple mantras with bre...
In this episode, we are greeted with the serene backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge as the host introduces a theme that resonates deeply with the essence of human connection. Reading a heartfelt poem by John Fox, the speaker emphasizes the profound impact of being truly heard and understood.
Listeners are invited to explore mindfulness and love as intertwined practices. The host shares insights from personal experiences and teachi...
Join Robert Beatty of Portland as he recites "The Small Ruby" by Kabir. Music created by Saffire Bouchelerion.
The small ruby represents the central longing of all humans ,wholeness or completion which can only be found within.
This meditation is perfect if you want to sit for 10, 20 , or 30 minutes as there is a gong at ten minute intervals.
Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the profound teachings hidden within Shakespeare's timeless words, exploring life as a journey where every individual plays multiple roles. We uncover the mysterious wonder of our physical existence and the ever-present consciousness that witnesses this play.
Through the simplicity of breathing and present moment awareness, we learn to embrace and inhabit our bodies fully, acknowl...
This episode begins with a new poem by Hal McCartor read by Robert Beatty. It addresses in the simplest of language the experience of no-self so central to Buddhism.
At 30 minutes Robert guides you in a meditation called the Garden of the Heart. You discover that there is a roadside garden with your name on the gate. All the kind and generous actions of your lifetime are blossoming here in an infinite display of flowers. you can p...
Join Robert Beatty on a journey into mindfulness and awareness as we explore profound teachings and poetry that illuminate the nature of the mind. Delve into ancient wisdom from Lao Tzu and reflections on the impermanence of life. Discover how to dissolve mental vexations by embracing non-attachment and quiet acceptance, offering insights into finding peace and clarity within oneself.
This episode reflects on the teachings of the B...
In this episode, Robert Beatty guides us to explore the profound concept of 'allowing' as he begins with reading Dana Foulds poem 'Allow.' The following meditation guides us to embrace all of life's moments—painful, pleasant, weak, or fearful—and accept them for what they are. Through the practice of choiceless awareness, we learn the power of simply being present and the freedom it brings.
Join Robert in his meditation room and o...
This Guided Meditation by Robert Beatty introduces the listener to the teachings of the Venerable Taungpulu Sayadaw.
Robert spent a week with Ven Taungpulu Sayadaw over 44 years ago. Getting a one week visa to Burma was almost impossible at that time.
Robert ordained as a novice monk and spent five days in intensive practice. The practice was very different from that of usual Mindfulness teachings at the time. Robert was instr...
Atum O'Kane was the founder and director of the Spiritual Guidance Wisdom School. He passed away recently. The first section of this recording is an invocation that came to him while sitting with his students in Padmasambhava's Cave in Bhutan.
The central section of the recording is a teaching from the Buddha known as "The Five Daily Recollections.
The verbal presentation is offered by Robert Beatty.
The music was created by Saff...
Robert Beatty performs this poem to the original music by Saffire Bouchelion
An exploration of life's constant and utterly out of control nature.
The poles of life alternate and contentment arises from acceptance.
Robert Beatty leads this invocation and Reflection
The Invocation comes from Atum Okane who recently passed away. One day he sat with a group of students for a long time in Padmasambhava's cave in Bhutan. The next day he shared with his students that this invocation had come to him in the cave.
Drawing from the teachings of Buddha 2,600 years ago, we delve into the great mantra of truth, reflecting on the inevitable truths of h...
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the essence of meditation, exploring the practice of being fully present in each moment. The episode challenges the common misconception that meditation is about self-improvement, offering instead a perspective of acceptance and awareness.
Listeners are guided through a reflective meditation, encouraging them to embrace their natural state of being awake to sensations, thoughts, and emoti...
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